Whoopsiedaisy... I think I want a P-bass

[julesb]

The early eighties Tokais are great and reasonably cheap. I was given one recently in pieces that I restored. It was just a project that I fancied and I didn't expect anything much but I really love it. In my case it was a jazz with p/j setup but the hard punchers sound great.

[ZilchWoolham]

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Reading the OP, here's a long long long shot: a Fender Japan Hama Okamoto.

It's essentially an alder-body sunburst slab-board '62 P-bass reissue, but with an A-width Jazz nut.

Recently discontinued, and you'd have to order one used from Japan thus unplayed and untried. Great looking basses though.....
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Great find! According to the leaflet ([url="http://www.rockin.co.jp/files/c7e9e42d8c4443ced9adba18bddb5995.jpg"]http://www.rockin.co...a18bddb5995.jpg[/url]) it does seem to be made of basswood though.

[quote name='julesb' timestamp='1486829245' post='3234855']
The early eighties Tokais are great and reasonably cheap. I was given one recently in pieces that I restored. It was just a project that I fancied and I didn't expect anything much but I really love it. In my case it was a jazz with p/j setup but the hard punchers sound great.
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The more I've thought about it the last couple of days, the more I want one of these, or the Greco or Fernandes equivalents. Many seem to have the B-neck as well. If I find one in sunburst with a rosewood board I'd be very tempted. I'm quite knowledgeable when it comes to the guitars of Tokai, Fujigen etc. from this era, but I suppose now is the time to read up on the basses!

Edited February 11, 2017 by ZilchWoolham

[Hutton]

I have a 1984 Tokai Jazz Sound and it is a marvellous instrument. There is a very nice 1981 Greco Precision over on 'Classic and Cool Guitars' just now. This is the site that Mark the Limelight guy operates. He is a great guy to deal with and a proper gent. Tell him Hutton sent you! 😃
Here's the link: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses-for-sale/

[prowla]

Hmmm, I've always fancied a Toka, but how to tell if it's a good 'un?

[bubinga5]

Ive heard a P bass leans you to play differently. Gives you a bit of a fresh perspective on your playing

[SH73]

I might be biased but....

https://youtu.be/A72TYFcqk4E